Sikkim's Education Minister Raju Basnet highlighted the potential of computational mathematics and artificial intelligence in predicting landslides and weather risks at an international conference. Experts discussed the role of mathematics in AI, scientific discovery, and the need for interdisciplinary research and international cooperation to develop reliable AI systems for real-world challenges.
Shubman Gill has been spotted wearing 'Temple', an innovative health-tech wearable designed to offer elite athletes deep insights into stress, recovery and performance by tracking cerebral blood flow.
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti bloc is embroiled in a blame game following its poor performance in the recent Legislative Council polls. The BJP has accused its ally Shiv Sena of non-cooperation, while Shiv Sena leaders defend their actions and one MLA even suggested reinstating Eknath Shinde as Chief Minister, drawing parallels with the Bihar political model.
A Delhi court has acquitted Mustkeem and Javed of attempt to murder and other charges in a 2015 case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove their involvement beyond reasonable doubt and the absence of crucial CCTV footage. The court highlighted insufficient evidence and uncorroborated testimony.
The Supreme Court has ruled that banks must compensate victims of digital fraud, especially in cases like "digital arrests," if the fraud results from the financial institution's failure in due diligence. The court is examining RBI's proposed KYC amendments and stressed the need for a regulatory framework that includes victim compensation and preventive measures. It also highlighted the issue of mule accounts and the need for banks to alert police about suspicious transactions.
Three individuals have been booked in Latur for assaulting a 26-year-old rickshaw driver, Hanmant Ashok Kamble, over an old dispute. The accused face charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for assault and caste-based abuse.
The Madras High Court has affirmed the cancellation of an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card belonging to an American citizen of Indian origin. The card was revoked by the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer due to the individual's involvement in missionary activities without obtaining the necessary Central government permission. The court noted that such activities require special permission, which the petitioner lacked, and dismissed his plea for restoration.
The Indian trio of Ribhav Verma, Anshul Mishra, and Arkesh Bhatia faced a challenging opening day at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in New Zealand due to strong winds and a difficult course layout. While they struggled, defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand delivered an exceptional eight-under 63 to take a commanding lead. The Indians now need a significant improvement on Friday to make the halfway cut.
Police in Bahraich arrested three alleged drug peddlers in two separate operations, seizing 380 grams of smack valued at approximately Rs 1.85 crore. The arrests occurred near Fakharpur and the India-Nepal international border, with cases registered under the NDPS Act.
Former Thane Mayor and Shiv Sena leader Meenakshi Shinde resigned as the party's district women's wing chief on Thursday. Her resignation comes two days after she was questioned by police regarding the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar, a case that has intensified political friction and led to accusations against her and her husband.
An alleged liquor smuggler was arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, with Daman-manufactured liquor and a vehicle, totalling Rs 9.81 lakh in seized items. The arrest was made on October 28, and a case has been registered under relevant acts, with further investigation into the smuggling network ongoing.
India's Pranavi Urs finished the opening round of the Wistron Ladies Open tied 33rd with a two-under-par 70. South Africa's Cassandra Alexander leads the tournament after an impressive eight-under-par 64, followed by Chinese Taipei's Cheng-Hsuan Shih.
Major League Soccer is transitioning to an autumn-to-spring calendar, aligning with European leagues. The change begins with a "Sprint Season" in 2027, featuring Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, and aims to synchronize transfer windows, reduce FIFA fixture conflicts, and optimize playoff timing.
'We managed with each other even through our own separate breakups with other people. We are good at managing.'
'If a young actress shows up and there's people that aren't approved, she's going to be in a position like, 'Do I say something and get a reputation for being difficult? Or do I just let these people that I'm not comfortable with see me naked? So it was important to me to explain that to the people why that was not okay.'
Yusha Nafees and Unnati Tripathi from Uttar Pradesh secured their first U-19 boys' and girls' titles at the Sub-Junior and Junior National Squash Championships in Jaipur on Thursday. Other winners included Hridhaan Shah (U-17 boys'), Alia Kankaria (U-13 girls'), and Inaya Andrabi (U-11 girls').
'Rohit Sharma won't be among consideration because he isn't going to be their long-term future.'
The last absconding resident doctor, Nirali Vasave, has been arrested in connection with the suicide of first-year postgraduate student Harsh Pandya at Government Medical College, Surat. Pandya allegedly faced severe ragging and harassment from four senior resident doctors, leading to his death on August 9. The case is registered under abetment of suicide and the SC/ST Act.
The Supreme Court has mandated that banks must be held accountable for losses incurred by digital fraud victims, ensuring compensation of at least the amount lost if the fraud stems from the financial institution's lack of due diligence. The court emphasised that the proposed RBI regulatory framework must include enforceable provisions for compensation, preventive measures, and institutional accountability, moving beyond mere advisories. The CJI stressed the need for banks to use technology like AI to prevent fraud by monitoring unusual transactions and called for stronger accountability clauses against non-compliant banks.
A Nepali national was arrested at Lucknow's Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport for allegedly travelling on an Indian passport obtained through fabricated documents. He was apprehended on October 28 after arriving from Dubai. Investigations revealed he used forged documents to create an Indian identity, possibly to evade online gambling charges in Nepal.
Delhi Police arrested three men, Navdeep Goyat, Bunty, and Sandeep, with 1.279 kg of charas allegedly procured from Himachal Pradesh for sale in the national capital. The arrests were made near Yashobhoomi T-point in Dwarka on October 27, following an intelligence-based operation. The accused planned to sell the contraband in the Delhi-NCR region. One of the accused, Navdeep Goyat, has 17 previous criminal cases, including murder.
Waqar Younis picked Sachin Tendulkar over Inzamam-ul Haq, Virat Kohli over Babar Azam and Jasprit Bumrah over Shaheen Afridi.
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has launched 'AI Coach', a new digital tool in beta, aimed at providing tennis players with access to player-specific information, rankings, and head-to-head match-up insights. The tool is designed to help players better understand opponents and prepare for competitions, with future upgrades planned to integrate more tournament data for comprehensive insights.
Tamannaah Bhatia shines in metallics, Uorfi Javed makes a bold statement, Ananya Bangar turns heads in lace.
Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Diya Ramesh have been granted wildcards for the WTA 250 Chennai Open tennis tournament qualifying rounds. The qualifiers, featuring strong international players like Linda Fruhvirtova and Storm Hunter, begin on Saturday, with the main draw starting Monday.
A 20-year-old labourer, Arjun alias Ajay Shivaji Nakalwad, was beaten to death with sticks and stones in Nanded district, Maharashtra, after he attempted to intervene in a clash between two groups. Twelve individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred on Wednesday.
NorthEast United FC's strong defence will face a tough challenge from Bengaluru FC's potent attack in an upcoming Indian Super League match. Both teams are currently unbeaten this season, setting the stage for an intriguing contest as they aim to build momentum.
YouTuber Abdul Khader, also known as Khader Karippody, surrendered to police in Kasaragod on Thursday after the Supreme Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea in an attempted murder case. He is accused of brutally assaulting and stabbing an NRI businessman following a dispute. Khader had been absconding since the case was registered on June 28 this year.
Malegaon Municipal Corporation Commissioner Ravindra Jadhav, along with his PA and an accountant, was arrested on Thursday by the Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 80,000 for bill payments related to civic works. The arrests followed a complaint filed in July and a subsequent trap operation.
A Delhi court has convicted Mohammad Arman alias Manu for attempting to murder a 23-year-old youth by stabbing him with a button-actuated knife. The conviction was secured despite the victim, Sagar, later changing his statement in court, as the judge relied on his initial testimony, hospital records, and crucial forensic evidence including DNA matching from the recovered weapon.
Parth Bhut's exceptional eight-wicket haul propelled Saurashtra to a dominant innings-and-12-run victory over Assam in the Ranji Trophy, moving them to second in Elite Group B. Karnataka also secured a massive win, while Punjab's match ended in a draw.
Senior IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal of the Rajasthan government has been placed on Awaiting Posting Orders, citing administrative reasons. This move follows media reports alleging his involvement, along with his IPS wife, in the purchase of 40 villas from a single company over two and a half years. Agrawal was previously the Additional Chief Secretary of the Industries Department and held several other key responsibilities.
Mumbai made it three bonus-point wins in a row in the Ranji Trophy after Tanush Kotian took 8/81 and openers Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Divyaansh Saxena completed a rapid chase.
The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced new guidelines for state government jobs, barring individuals involved in violent protests aimed at changing the "established social system" and those implicated in serious offences. The rules also clarify that political ideology alone won't disqualify candidates and outline procedures for character verification and provisional appointments. The move has drawn criticism from opposition parties.
The Supreme Court has rejected former actor Anita Advani's plea to recognise her relationship with late superstar Rajesh Khanna as marriage, terming it "luxury litigation" and upholding previous high court decisions.
Elena Rybakina secured her first year-end world No. 1 ranking after beating Yulia Putintseva in Tokyo, capping a season featuring Australian Open and US Open triumphs.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas offered fans an intimate look into her Karva Chauth celebrations in the US, sharing heartwarming family moments with Nick Jonas and Malti Marie.
The Kalyan unit of the Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested a 36-year-old woman, Yashoda Shankar Harijan, for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 14.38 lakh from women passengers on suburban local trains. Her arrest on October 23, based on intelligence and CCTV footage, helped solve two theft cases registered at Karjat and Kalyan railway police stations.
India's U15 football team suffered a 1-2 defeat against Afghanistan in the quarter-finals for positions 81 to 88 in the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival. Despite creating early opportunities, India conceded two goals before Nibas Meetei Wahengbam scored to reduce the deficit. The Blue Colts were unable to find an equaliser and will now face Kazakhstan in the semi-finals for positions 85 to 88.
Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey's impressive four-wicket haul helped Vidarbha secure an innings and 27-run victory over Goa in their Ranji Trophy Group A match, consolidating their top position.
